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I am searching for the journal written by Army doctor Capt. LaMoyne Bleich, who was a roommate of my great uncle, Capt. Ted Kern, when they served at the hospital at Fort Stotsenberg. Both were also assigned to the 2nd Provisional FA (PS) in early 1942. If you have any related suggestions for where I may be able to obtain a copy of this elusive document, it would be greatly appreciated.

Was the 2nd Provisional FA (PS) the same unit as the 2nd Regular Division PA, commanded by General Gueirrmo Francisco, and composed of the 1st, 2nd, and 4th Philippine Constabulary regiments? My Great Uncle was posted as adviser to this group in January 1942.

I don't believe so. According to "The Fall of the Philippines," artillery support for the South Luzon Force was provided in part by three batteries of 75-mm guns organized into the 2nd Provisional Group. I am by no means a student of these matters, but don't believe they are related. Perhaps someone else can clarify?